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Prime Minister's Office
PM meets the members of Dawoodi Bohra community in Houston, Texas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met and interacted with the members of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Houston, Texas.
The community members felicitated the Prime Minister at Houston. During the interaction, the members of Dawoodi Bohra highlighted Prime Minister’s association with Syedna Sahib. They also recalled Narendra Modi’s visit to Indore last year to attend their community program.
Tweeting after the interaction, Prime Minister said, “The Dawoodi Bohra community has distinguished itself across the world. In Houston, I had the opportunity to spend time with them and speak about a wide range of issues.”
Ministry of Defence
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal  to Squadron Leader Vivek Gairola Flying 
Squadron Leader Vivek Gairola is on the posted strength of a front line Su-30 MKI squadron. He is a Four Aircraft Leader and trainer captain with nine hundred hours of accident/ incident free flying.
On 08 June 2020, SqnLdr Vivek Gairola was authorized to fly a Night Air to Air Refuelling sortie. During the exercise, while taking correct actions for a misengagement the refueling drogue went below the aircraft nose. The aircraft immediately experienced a strong pitch up and longitudinal oscillations along with associated Fly By Wire  failure warnings. San Ldr Vivek Gairola controlled the aircraft and continued to fall back to astern position thus steering clear of the FRA  and other fighter aircraft in close vicinity. Displaying composure in face of a critical emergency, he decided to divert to the nearest airbase and took correct subsequent actions to rule out other system failures. During the recovery he delegated the duties of Radio Telephony  and throttle management to the Weapon System Operator  as both his hands were required to overcome the strong stick forces. With great human effort and skill he flew the aircraft by night, avoiding disorientation and executed a safe landing. Despite the difficult situation, Sqn Ldr Vivek Gairola was able to correctly identify the indications of a critical emergency, assess the options available and take timely corrective action thus saving precious combat assets of the nation.
Sqn Ldr Vivek Gairola displayed excellent flying skill, decision making ability, crew resource management and courage in safe recovery of the aircraft. Even under duress, he remained calm and composed.
For act of exceptional courage, flying skill, decision making and valour shown for safely recovering a stricken aircraft, Squadron Leader Vivek Gairola has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal .
Ministry of Defence
Air Marshal SK Indoria takes over as Senior air staff officer of Southern Air command
Air Marshal SK Indoria Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal took over as Senior Air Staff Officer  of Southern Air Command . Air Marshal SK Indoria AVSM VM was commissioned in Indian Air Force on 07th June 1986. He has varied experience of flying both fighters as well as transport aircraft. He is also a qualified flying instructor and has over 5000 hours of accident/incident-free flying. His rich experience in operational flying, as well as Staff Assignments, include Commanding Officer of a premier transport squadron, Air Officer Commanding of Air Force Station Chandigarh and Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff  at Integrated Defence Services Headquarters. He was Assistant Chief of the Air Staff Operations  at Air HQ prior to assuming the present appointment. He was involved in the planning and execution of operations pertaining to Covid-19 relief and ‘Disaster Relief’ in his tenure at Air Headquarters.
Air Marshal SK Indoria AVSM VM has undergone Joint Staff and Command Course in Indonesia and Higher Air Command Course at College of Air Warfare, Secunderabad. The Air Officer has been commended by
Chief of the Air Staff in 1996 and by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command, and Northern Command in 2015. During his illustrious career, the Air Officer has been awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal  in 2018 and Vayu Sena Medal  in 2012 by the President of India.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to Maharashtra CM about flood situation in Maharashtra
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Uddhav Thackeray and discussed the situation in parts of Maharashtra in the wake of heavy rainfall and flooding.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Spoke to Maharashtra CM Shri Uddhav Thackeray and discussed the situation in parts of Maharashtra in the wake of heavy rainfall and flooding. Assured all possible support from the Centre to mitigate the situation. Praying for everyone’s safety and well-being. @OfficeofUT"
Ministry of Tourism
Cabinet approves transfer  of incomplete projects of Hotel Gulmarg Ashok, Gulmarg and Hotel Patliputra Ashok, Patna to the State Governments of Jammu & Kashmir and Bihar respectively
In continuation of the disinvestment policy of the Government of India, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved to further disinvestment of ITDC properties / units / JVs by way of transfers of Incomplete Project of Hotel Gulmarg Ashok, Gulmarg to the State Government of Jammu & Kashmir and Hotel Patliputra Ashok, Patna to the State Government of Bihar respectively.
Background:
As per the disinvestment policy of the Government of India, it had been decided to lease /sublease the India Tourism Development Corporation Limited  hotels / properties / units / Joint Ventures  jointly with the State Governments and where State Governments were not agreeing to the proposal of leasing / sub-leasing, the properties may be returned back to the State Governments at its officially valued price. The policy had been formulated keeping in view that running and managing hotels on professional lines is not the job of Government or its entities.
In pursuance of the disinvestment policy of the Government of India, with the approval accorded by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs , the Inter Ministerial Group  and the Ministry of Tourism , the ITDC has to date transferred the properties / units / JVs of ITDC of Hotel Lake View Ashok, Bhopal; Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok, Guwahati; Hotel Bharatpur Ashok, Bharatpur; Hotel Janpath, New Delhi ; Hotel Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore; Hotel Donyi Polo Ashok, Itanagar and Hotel Jaipur Ashok, Jaipur to the concerned State Governments.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
FCI is offering 8000 MT Wheat from 25 depots and 20000 MT Rice from 34 depots under Maharashtra Region under OMSS scheme on weekly basis
: Mumbai, July 14, 2023
Food Corporation of India , Maharashtra Regional Office is inviting bids from Flour Mills/Traders /empaneled bulk buyers/ Manufacturers of wheat products for sale of Fair And Average Quality  Wheat of Crop Year 20-21, 21-22, 22-23 and 23-24 under Open Market Sale Scheme  {OMSS }, lying at its various Depots through e- auction on July 19, 2023. FCI is offering 8000 MT Wheat from 25 depots and 20000 MT Rice from 34 depots under Maharashtra Region.
E-auction will be conducted by M/s M-junction on behalf of FCI on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, for which tender has been uploaded today  on the website https://www.valuejunction.in/fci/. Reserve Price of Rs 2150 per quintal for FAQ-Wheat and Rs 2125 per quintal for URS-Wheat fixed for all Crop Year plus applicable taxes. Similarly, the Reserve Price for fortified rice is Rs.3173  plus applicable taxes.
For detailed terms and conditions regarding bidding and process of E-auction, please visit the link http://www.valuejunction.in/fci. The interested parties may also contact helpdesk provided by Mjunction on toll free no 18001027136.
Food Corporation of India  is the nodal agency of the Govt. of India, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, is primarily engaged in the procurement, storage, preservation, and distribution of food grains to ensure food security of the nation.
SC/PM Source: FCI Maharashtra Region
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Vice President's Secretariat
Sardar Patel is the leader whom I admire the most, says Vice President
Vice President calls upon citizens to work together towards realizing the dream of Sardar Patel
Politicians must imbibe the great qualities of Sardar Patel
Vice President expresses his wish that every child be made familiar with the life and contributions of Sardar Patel
Pays rich tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu paid his rich tributes to the Unifier of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary today. The Vice President said that Sardar Patel is the leader he admired the most.
In a Facebook post today the Vice President recalled the great contributions made by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and urged the citizens of the country, particularly the younger generation to revisit his legacy and remember his unparalleled contribution to building a modern India.
Shri Naidu praised Sardar Patel for his monumental achievement of unification of India. He mentioned how at a critical juncture, Sardar Patel used his sagacity, ingenuity, skill, experience and grit to safeguard India’s territorial unity and integrity. He said, "Through meticulous planning, negotiations, counseling, and tactful handling, he brought together all the princely states in one of the greatest accomplishments in modern history."
Mentioning the creation of All India Civil Services, the Vice President said that it was another illustrious contribution made by Sardar Patel. He said that Patel had envisioned these services as the Steel frame of India that would further safeguard the country's unity and integrity. "Patel considered the officers of the Services as partners in administration and expected them to maintain the highest standards of integrity and honesty," he added.
The Vice President mentioned that Patel earned the reputation of 'Iron Man' because of the manner in which he brought about and maintained internal stability as the Home Minister in the wake of the partition of the country.
Highlighting some of the great qualities of Sardar Patel, the Vice President said, "His love for motherland, leadership qualities, simplicity, honesty, integrity, down-to-earth nature, pragmatic approach to resolving knotty problems, earthly wisdom, discipline, and organizing skills will always remain an inspiration for every Indian." He further called upon every citizen to work together towards realizing the dream of Sardar Patel.
Expressing his strong desire, the Vice President said, "I would like to state my fervent wish of making every child familiar with the life and contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Similarly, every civil servant must read his speeches and every politician must imbibe great qualities of Patel like integrity, firmness and keeping people’s interest at heart."
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma witnesses the Transfer of Technology on Smart Energy Meter & Electric Vehicle Charger
Prime Minister’s vision of 'Make in India - Make for the World’ can be achieved with more and more indigenisation of technology: Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma
The Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology , Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma has witnessed the Transfer of indigenous Technology on Smart Energy Meter and Electric Vehicle Charger to Industry Partners, here today. The Additional Secretary, MeitY, Shri Bhuvanesh Kumar, Group Coordinator, MeitY, Smt. Sunita Verma, officials from C-DAC, Thiruvananthapuram and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma at Transfer of Technology Ceremony
While addressing, Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma said that the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Make in India – Make for the World’ can be achieved with developing more and more indigenisation of technology and taking it forward by the industry. He further said that India has moved from importing nation to exporting nation and as industry partners, you are all become great stakeholders to take this mission forward and this synergy will make India a 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat''. There is a huge market for the new and innovative devices, and the whole advantage of this technology is on efficiency which will be a win-win situation for both the developer of the technology and the industry, and ultimately India gains, he added.
Shri Bhuvanesh Kumar in his address said that the development of technology for Smart Energy Meters and Electric Vehicle Chargers is a good initiative when the country if importing the same from outside. The requirement of these two applications will grow manyfold in coming years, he added.
Earlier Shri Renji V. Chacko, Senior Director & Head Power Electronics Group, C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram has transferred the technologies to the industry partners.
Smart Energy Meter
The C-DAC, Thiruvananthapuram under the ‘National Mission on Power Electronics Technology ’ programme has developed a Smart Energy Meter based on Indian standards and suitable for Advanced Metering Infrastructure . Compatible with Smart Grid Communication Technologies and supports Distributed Generations .
This technology of Smart Meter was transferred to Shri Anil Mahashur, Chairman & Shri Virendra Kumar, Managing Director, Pragati Electrocom Private Limited.
Electric Vehicle Charger
The C-DAC, Thriuvananthapuram under the ‘National Mission on Power Electronics Technology ’ has developed AC Charger as per Bharat EV AC Charger  specifications and AIS-138 standards. Chargers are customizable to address various customer requirements.
This technology was transferred to Shri Nimish Swadia, Director, M/s Electronic System and Shri S. Nagarajan, Founder & MD, M/s Vellore Electronics and Systems Private Limited, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard conducts 20th National Maritime Search & Rescue Board meeting in Gujarat
In the series of Annual Maritime Search and Rescue  meetings, Indian Coast Guard  conducted the 20th National Maritime Search and Rescue  Board meeting at Kevadia, Gujarat on November 18, 2022. The apex level meeting was chaired by Director General, ICG Shri VS Pathania who is also the Chairman of NMSAR Board.
The Chairman, in his inaugural address, highlighted various initiatives undertaken by ICG in coordination with other stakeholders/resource agencies for strengthening the M-SAR services under the aegis of the Board. During the meeting, Shri VS Pathania launched the National Maritime Search and Rescue Plan-2022. It serves as a policy document for all the participating agencies & stakeholders for directing an integrated and coordinated approach towards the functioning of the M-SAR system.
Apart from deliberations on various maritime safety issues and identifying areas of improvement of SAR services through policy framework and awareness programmes, technical presentations were also delivered by the subject experts from ICG, ISRO, Maharashtra State Fisheries and Karnataka State Fisheries followed by brainstorming sessions and discussions on Agenda Points from the stakeholders.
The NMSAR Board, comprising 31 members from various central ministries/agencies, members of the Armed Forces, all Coastal States & Union Territories, meets annually to discuss policy issues, formulate guidelines & procedures, assess the efficacy of National Maritime Search and Rescue Plan and services for mariners and fishermen in the vast 4.6 million sq km of Indian Search and Rescue Region .
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
VOC Port observes Vigilance Awareness Week
Shri T.K. Ramachandran, Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, administered the Vigilance Integrity Pledge to the senior officers of the Port. Shri Bimal Kumar Jha, Deputy Chairman and Heads of the Departments also took pledge on the occasion.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Tuticorin, is observing ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ from 26th October to 1st November 2021, under the theme ‘Independent India @ 75: Self Reliance with Integrity’ as per direction of the Central Vigilance Commission , Government of India.
In a move towards commemorating 75 years of India's Independence, Central Vigilance Commission, as the apex anti-corruption body in the Country, reaffirms its resolve to fight corruption and ensure integrity in Public life in the era of a self-reliant India.
The Central Vigilance Commission aims to promote integrity, transparency and accountability in Public life. As a part of its efforts to promote probity in public life and to achieve a corruption free society, different programmes are being organized by the Port for creating awareness among the Port users, stakeholders, public, employees and School / College students, highlighting the evils of corruption and its impact on Society.
During the week-long observance of ‘Vigilance Awareness’ from 26th October to 1st November 2021, various activities like grievance redressal programme for vendors & Contractors, Sensitization programmes and various competitions among officers, staff and College / School students will be conducted, in sync with the theme of the year 2021. These activities will sensitize and motivate the officers and staff to remain vigilant and transparent in their work to eradicate corruption from all spheres of life.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Import of Food grains and Value-Added Food Products
Import as well as export of agri commodities including food-grains & value-added food products etc. are not carried out by the Central Government on its own account. Import/export of agri commodities is primarily undertaken by private entrepreneurs as per their commercial prudence, inter-alia, taking into account domestic demand/requirement. The details of import of food-grains and value-added food products like packed foods etc., during last three years are as follow;
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India's Import of Foodgrains 
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DESCRIPTION
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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2022-23
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Value
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Value
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Value
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Value
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RICE
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78.75
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24.67
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49.80
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21.42
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WHEAT
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4.63
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0.01
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0.18
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0.20
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OTHER CEREALS 
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1221.12
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331.10
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369.96
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602.31
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PULSES
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10221.45
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11937.59
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16627.58
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6381.73
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Total Foodgrains
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11525.95
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12293.37
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17047.52
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7005.66
Source: DGCIS
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India's Import of Value-added food products such as packed foods etc. 
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DESCRIPTION
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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2022-23
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Value
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Value
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Value
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Value
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PREPARATIONS OF MEAT OF FISH OR OF CRUSTACEANS
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53.42
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58.43
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91.41
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41.33
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SUGARS AND SUGAR CONFECTIONERY
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3208.78
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5574.78
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2242.33
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1987.45
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COCOA AND COCOA PREPARATIONS
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1833.97
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2021.27
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2713.93
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2041.97
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PREPARATIONS OF CEREALS, FLOUR, STARCH OR MIILK; PASTRY
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729.24
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877.13
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1157.44
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774.42
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PREPARATIONS OF VEGETABLES, FRUITS, NUTS OR OTHER PARTS
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791.29
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648.59
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997.06
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674.27
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MISCELLANEOUS EDIBLE PREPARATIONS
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1419.86
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1450.90
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1883.58
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981.10
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BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR
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5632.91
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4838.21
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6544.88
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5185.32
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RESIDUES AND WASTE FROM THE FOOD INDUSTRIES; PREPARED ANIMA
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5065.63
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4973.48
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9291.15
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4032.84
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Total
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18735.11
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20442.78
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24921.78
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15718.70
Source: DGCIS
India is a net exporter of wheat, rice and other food grains such as rye, maize, sorghum, buckwheat, jawar, bajra, ragi and their import is negligible. In so far as pulses are concerned, the domestic demand exceeds indigenous production, necessitating imports. However, the production of pulses is gradually increasing .
The Government has been implementing National Food Security Mission  and also providing funds under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana  to States for improving the production of food grains including pulses. Domestic cultivation is also being encouraged through various other Central Sector Schemes of DA&FW viz. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana , Modified Interest Subvention Scheme , Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi .
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
98.38 Lakh Employees benefitted through PMRPY
Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana  was launched on 9th August, 2016 with the objective to incentivise employers for creation of employment. Under the scheme, Government of India is paying Employer’s full contribution i.e. 12% towards EPF and EPS both  w.e.f. 01.04.2018 for a period of three years to the new employees and to the existing beneficiaries for their remaining period of three years through EPFO. The terminal date for registration of beneficiary through establishment is 31st March, 2019.The scheme is targeted for employees earning upto Rs. 15,000 per month. This scheme has a dual benefit, where, on the one hand, the employer is incentivised for increasing the employment base of workers in the establishment, and on the other hand, these workers will have access to social security benefits of the organized sector. Number of Employees and Establishments benefitted as on 31.12.2018 is 98.38 lakh and 1.21 lakh respectively. State-wise employees, establishment benefited and amount of subsidy disbursed is at Annexure.
Annexure
Details from PMRPY Portal from inception till 31-Dec- 2018
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State
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No. Of Establishment Benefited During Period 01-Apr-2016 to 31-Dec-2018
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No. Of Employees Benefited During Period 01-Apr-2016 to 31-Dec-2018
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Subsidy Amount Disbursed During Period 01-Apr-2016 to 31-Dec-2018
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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8646
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780535
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2422534115
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ASSAM
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365
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8258
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27780925
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BIHAR
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|
737
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105355
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474851209
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CHANDIGARH
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3612
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155769
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548215125
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CHHATTISGARH
|
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2473
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102987
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359170624
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DELHI
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|
5570
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628772
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2137927962
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GOA
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|
352
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15343
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42488134
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GUJARAT
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11763
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857175
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2748520825
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HARYANA
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7067
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823757
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2633467270
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HIMACHAL PRADESH
|
|
2565
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110997
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340391679
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JHARKHAND
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|
1110
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|
46635
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|
133283018
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KARNATAKA
|
|
7853
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|
963140
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3471298051
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KERALA
|
|
3567
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|
165120
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892195708
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MADHYA PRADESH
|
|
4548
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|
282474
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|
1040402671
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MAHARASHTRA
|
|
14193
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|
1746468
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5470612241
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ODISHA
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|
2169
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110975
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358483871
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PUNJAB
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|
4760
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161869
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626154768
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RAJASTHAN
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7601
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376834
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1029095730
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TAMIL NADU
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13527
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1177433
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3816056107
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UTTAR PRADESH
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|
12556
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|
689057
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2528746729
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UTTARAKHAND
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|
2491
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243977
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642416319
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WEST BENGAL
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|
3825
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285416
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787598144
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|
|
|
121350
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9838346
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32531691225
This information was given by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar Union Minister of State  for Labour and Employment in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.